The Trinity is the Christian doctrine that states that there is one God in three persons, namely, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This teaching is based on the belief that God is one Being who exists in three persons. The Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God. Each person of the Trinity is fully God, and each person is distinct from the other two. Although they are distinct, they are also united in one substance and nature. The doctrine of the trinity is one of the most important teachings of Christianity. It is a central tenet of our faith, and it affects our understanding of who God is and how we relate to him.
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The Holy Spirit can be a challenging element of the Trinity to explain or discuss with children (or anyone, for that matter!). At Pentecost, we celebrate the coming of the Spirit and the “birthday” of the church. This message seeks to communicate to students who the Spirit is and what He does for us. We may not see the Holy … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As we approach the start of the holiday season (or any anticipated event, for that matter), there is an air of excitement that seems to pervade attitudes of young and old alike. For children, the thrill of Thanksgiving or Christmas likely lies in getting things: presents, toys, parties, food…kids have no trouble receiving joyously. As adults, however, our preferences and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 27 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 27: GOD IS ONE Key Verse: “Hear, O … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What does the Baptism of Jesus mean for us? Kids need to know and this children’s church lesson from Matthew 3:1-17 can help. Teach about the Baptism of Jesus with this free Bible Story. Kids need to learn about Baptism. Includes crafts, coloring pages, game ideas, worksheets, object lesson, and full teaching plan. About this Bible Story Whether as an … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teach about the Baptism of Jesus with this free Sunday School Lesson. Kids need to learn about Baptism. This lesson is from Matthew 3:13-17 and includes crafts, coloring pages, game ideas, worksheets, object lesson, and full teaching plan. About this Sunday School Lesson Title: Jesus’ Baptism Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17 and John 1:29-34 Sunday School Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Lesson Main … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Using candy corn as an illustration is a great way to helps kids understand the Trinity. In Part 2 of “Candy Corn and the Trinity,” kids will learn the distinct roles of God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To understand the Trinity, as compared to a piece of candy corn, has three distinct components … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Most kids I know love candy corn, so using it to explain a complex topic such as the Trinity is a fun way to help them remember biblical truths. In Part 1 of “Candy Corn and the Trinity,” kids will learn what the Trinity is and how scripture proves it’s existence. Furthermore, kids will be able to identify the three unique persons … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This worksheet focuses on the Holy Spirit as one of the Trinity. It explains the Holy Spirit’s role and tells the story of when the Holy Spirit came. Click here to download this free printable This is part of a series of worksheets called “Learn About…” which interpret Bible topics on an elementary school level. Bibles and pencils are needed … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible worksheet focuses on Jesus, God’s Son, as one of the Trinity. It covers events in the life of Jesus, names for Jesus, and why he came. Click here to download this printable. This is part of a series of worksheets called “Learn About…” which interpret Bible topics on an elementary school level. Bibles and pencils are needed … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This worksheet focuses on God the Father as one member of the Trinity. Both the characteristics and the actions of God are discussed. Click here to download this free printable in PDF format. This is part of a new series of worksheets called “Learn About…” which interpret Bible topics on an elementary school level. Bibles and pencils are needed for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Don’t miss the 17-page St. Patrick’s Day coloring download from the Sunday School Store. St. Patrick’s Day is actually a religious holiday, so let’s make sure kids hear about Jesus. This coloring page is designed to help you talk about the Trinity. God is 3-in-1 like the shamrock is 3-in-1. We’ve included the following Bible verse: If you need to … More Children’s Ministry Resources